Pauletta Washington, left, wife of actor Denzel Washington, and her friend Louis Cummings, right, dance to music as they prepare for the arrival of President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009. less

Pauletta Washington, left, wife of actor Denzel Washington, and her friend Louis Cummings, right, dance to music as they prepare for the arrival of President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, at the ... more

First Lady Michelle Obama attends the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama became the first African-American to be elected to the office of President in the history of the United States. less

First Lady Michelle Obama attends the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama became the first African-American to be elected to the office ... more

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama have their first dance of the evening during the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009.

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama have their first dance of the evening during the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009.

Photo: Pablo Martinez Monsivais, AP

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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attend the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama became the first African-American to be elected to the office of President in the history of the United States. less

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attend the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama became the first African-American to ... more

(L-R) Adam Levine of Maroon 5, Faith Hill, Jaimie Foxx, Beyonce, Alicia Keys and Will.I.Am perform for US President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama during the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. President Obama is attending ten Inaugural Balls this evening. Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States today, becoming the first African-American to be elected President. less

(L-R) Adam Levine of Maroon 5, Faith Hill, Jaimie Foxx, Beyonce, Alicia Keys and Will.I.Am perform for US President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama during the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball on January ... more

Queen Latifah (C) attends the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama became the first African-American to be elected to the office of President in the history of the United States. less

Queen Latifah (C) attends the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama became the first African-American to be elected to the office of ... more

Nick Cannon performs during the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama became the first African-American to be elected to the office of President in the history of the United States. less

Nick Cannon performs during the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama became the first African-American to be elected to the office of ... more

Illinois rap artist Common performs at the Obama Home States Inaugural Ball in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009.

Illinois rap artist Common performs at the Obama Home States Inaugural Ball in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009.

Photo: Susan Walsh, AP

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U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden dances with his wife Jill Biden at the Mid-Atlantic Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States today, becoming the first African-American to be elected President. less

U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden dances with his wife Jill Biden at the Mid-Atlantic Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th ... more

US President Barack Obama speaks with an Illinois National Guard unit via video serving in Afghanistan at the Commander-In-Chief's Inaugural Ball January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC.

US President Barack Obama speaks with an Illinois National Guard unit via video serving in Afghanistan at the Commander-In-Chief's Inaugural Ball January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC.

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President Barack Obama dances with Army Sgt Margaret Herrera and his wife Michelle dance Marine Sgt Eliidio Guellen during the Commander in Chief's Ball at the National Building Museum in Washington January 20 2009 . less

President Barack Obama dances with Army Sgt Margaret Herrera and his wife Michelle dance Marine Sgt Eliidio Guellen during the Commander in Chief's Ball at the National Building Museum in Washington January 20 ... more